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Paxton whistleblowers awarded $6.7M
A Travis County judge on Friday awarded nearly $6.7 million to four whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to law enforcement in 2020...
Dallas approves $900K settlement
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a $900,000 settlement Wednesday for a man who says he was wrongfully convicted of murdering a 19-year-old woman after...
What is Excessive Force?
What is Excessive Force? Excessive force means any force used by law enforcement that exceeds what is necessary to gain compliance over a person. The...
Wellpath Founder and CEO Sentenced for Fraud
Wellpath Founder and CEO Sentenced for Fraud Wellpath founder, Gerard “Jerry” Boyle, was sentenced for fraud in February 2022, after pleading guilty in October of...
Suicide is a Major Issue for Inmates
Suicide is a Major Issue for Inmates Suicide is a major issue for inmates in the United States. According to the Department of Justice, suicide...
Is Probable Cause Still a Protection for Everyday People?
Is Probable Cause Still a Protection for Everyday People? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution says “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable...
Holding Correctional Officers Accountable
Holding Correctional Officers Accountable Guard-on-prisoner violence is a problem and on the rise in Texas. Nineteen Texas Department of Criminal...
Do Police Body Cameras Hold Officers Accountable?
Do Police Body Cameras Hold Officers Accountable? The research on whether body cameras are effective in making police accountable is...